West Earlham Infant and Nursery School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 2-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Scarnell Road Norwich Norfolk NR5 8HT |
| Reference Number | 120954 |
West Earlham Infant and Nursery School continues to uphold the high standards established at its previous outstanding inspection. The school has effectively built a strong community where pupils feel safe, happy, and engaged in their learning. Noteworthy strengths include the school’s ambitious curriculum that supports the emotional and academic development of its pupils, particularly in language and reading, which is crucial given the number of students with delayed speech and language upon entry. The school's dedication to inclusive education, particularly for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), has been particularly commendable, ensuring all pupils have access to a well-rounded education.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 257 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.58%
Girls: 49.42% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 46.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 29.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 19.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 21.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35 | 25 | 60 |
| 2 | 36 | 22 | 58 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 68.5% |
| African | 7.8% |
| White, Other | 4.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.9% |
| White & Asian | 2.3% |
| Indian | 2.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.9% |
| Unclassified | 1.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.8% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 08 Oct 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 Oct 2024 | School inspection |
| 03 Oct 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Jul 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Dec 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Jun 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High expectations from teachers contribute to excellent pupil behavior.
- Strong focus on mental and physical well-being of pupils.
- Effective language development support for children from Nursery onwards.
- Consistent and clear approaches to teaching reading.
- Pupils demonstrate good fluency in reading at an early age.
- Rigorous curriculum evaluation ensures effective learning outcomes.
- Outstanding support for pupils with SEND.
- Innovative solutions for accessing curriculum for pupils with complex needs.
- Rich extra-curricular activities enhance cultural knowledge.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 15 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 13 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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West Earlham Junior School
Scarnell Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 8HT |
0 miles |
|
Earlham Nursery School
Cadge Road, Norwich, NR5 8DB |
0.37 miles |
|
Future Education
168b Motum Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 8EG |
0.38 miles |
|
Norwich Primary Academy
Clarkson Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 8ED |
0.41 miles |
|
Henderson Green Primary Academy
Earlham Grove, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 8DX |
0.54 miles |
|
Bluebell Primary School
Lovelace Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7DS |
0.65 miles |
|
Valley Primary Academy
Gentry Place, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 8XZ |
0.69 miles |
|
Clover Hill VA Infant and Nursery School
Rawley Road, Bowthorpe, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 9AP |
0.79 miles |
|
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
Jessopp Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 3QB |
1.08 miles |
|
Wensum Junior School
Turner Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 4HB |
1.15 miles |
|
Colman Junior School
South Park Avenue, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7AU |
1.16 miles |
|
Recreation Road Infant School
Recreation Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 3PA |
1.18 miles |
|
Colman Infant School
Colman Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7AW |
1.27 miles |
|
St Michael's VA Junior School
Astley Road, Chapel Break, Bowthorpe, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 9LA |
1.32 miles |
|
Avenue Junior School
Avenue Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 3HP |
1.33 miles |
|
Nelson Infant School
Northumberland Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 4EH |
1.38 miles |
|
Costessey Primary School
Three Mile Lane, Costessey, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 0RR |
1.38 miles |
|
Cringleford Prep
Woolhouse Way, Cringleford, Norfolk, NR4 7FU |
1.39 miles |
|
Chapel Break Infant School
Thurlby Road, Chapel Break, Bowthorpe, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 9LU |
1.41 miles |
|
Notre Dame Preparatory School (Norwich) Limited
147 Dereham Road, Norwich, NR2 3TA |
1.48 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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City Academy Norwich
299 Bluebell Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7LP |
0.35 miles |
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Banks House School
Bright House, 51 Wendene, Bowthorpe, Norwich, NR5 9HA |
0.99 miles |
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Eaton Hall Specialist Academy
Pettus Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7BU |
1.17 miles |
|
The Parkside School, Norwich
College Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 3JA |
1.2 miles |
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The Clare School
South Park Avenue, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7AU |
1.21 miles |
|
Red Balloon Educational Trust-Norfolk
76 Earlham Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 3DF |
1.44 miles |
|
Red Balloon - Norwich
289 Drayton Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 2PW |
1.6 miles |
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Norwich High School for Girls GDST
|
1.68 miles |
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Ormiston Victory Academy
Middleton Crescent, Costessey, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 0PX |
1.81 miles |
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City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy
Eaton Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 6PP |
1.92 miles |
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Town Close Co-Educational Preparatory School
14 Ipswich Road, Norwich, NR2 2LR |
1.96 miles |
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Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School
The Old Fire Station, 30 Bethel Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 1NR |
2.02 miles |
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Hellesdon High School
187 Middletons Lane, Hellesdon, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 5SB |
2.07 miles |
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Norwich City College of Further and Higher Education
Ipswich Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 2LJ |
2.07 miles |
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Jane Austen College
46-48 Colegate, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 1DD |
2.14 miles |
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Harford Manor School, Norwich
43 Ipswich Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 2LN |
2.17 miles |
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Hewett Academy
Cecil Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 2PL |
2.3 miles |
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Notre Dame High School, Norwich
Surrey Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 3PB |
2.36 miles |
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Visiting Teacher Service Central
Greenwood Centre, Norwich, NR4 6BP |
2.39 miles |
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Norwich School
71A The Close, Norwich, NR1 4DD |
2.41 miles |